The high-performance Chinese EVs keep on coming.
JiYue, a joint venture between tech company Baidu and multinational automaker Geely, has just unveiled Robo X, a battery-powered supercar, according to New Atlas. The futuristic EV will feature autonomous driving tech and a quad-motor powertrain that will allow it to accelerate to 60 mph in under two seconds.
The Robo X is unlike anything else in the JiYue’s short history. In the three years since its founding, the EV-only brand has spent most of its time and energy focused on somewhat generic-looking EVs, like the 01 SUV and recently unveiled 07 sedan. There’s nothing generic about the Robo X, though.
The company’s latest vehicle has a sporty design that no one will slam for looking too similar to that of one of the world’s highest-selling EVs. The boldness starts up front with the vehicle’s shark-like front fascia and carries over to an ultra-aggressive aero package that includes a hood scoop, a copious amount of giant air intakes, and rear wings that come right off the rear fenders. The design has already earned a number of plaudits, too. The Robo X has already been recognized with the German Red Dot Design Award and German Design Award.
JiYue Robo X Supercar
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As sharp as the Robo X may look, what’s most appealing about the EV is its tech. Like the 01 and 07 before it, the supercar features plenty of AI-powered features. This tech is said to help optimize the driving experience, improve efficiency, and ensure safety. There will also be a vision-based intelligent driving system that will help operate the car on a race track, though that would seem to take away some of the fun of owning a supercar in the place. The EV will also be able to operate autonomously on streets.
The company’s next vehicle also promises to be a beast. It will be powered by a quad-motor, liquid-cooled powertrain that will offer plenty of oomph, despite an output not yet being announced. JiYue did say that it would be able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, which would make it one of the quickest supercars, electric or otherwise, in the world. That time makes the Robo X quicker than any other Chinese EV, including the Yangwang U9 and Xiaomi’s upcoming SU7 Ultra. It will also reportedly have a range of 400 miles, though we imagine that number could take a hit on track days.
JiYue
Unfortunately, anyone whose interest has been piqued by the Robo X faces a long wait for the EV. The battery-powered supercar won’t go into series production until 2027. A price has yet to be announced, either, though it can now be reserved for a deposit of just under $7,000.
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